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Newspaper
Bedford Weekly Mail
Location
Bedford, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
7
Burglars raided the passenger station of the Southeastern road at Odon on Saturday night. They broke open the safe and stole about $25, escaping unseen. Agent Tolliver discovered the rifled safe Sunday morning around 6 o'clock, finding tools and heavy marks on the floor with no clues to the burglars.
Night watchers aboard the Odon Turnaround reported no noise until the agent alerted them. Indications near the depot suggest burglars used an automobile to flee after stealing from the treasure box.
City council met at the city hall Tuesday night and approved new traffic regulations to take effect Saturday. Police will assist at key intersections and traffic posts. officers Sidel and Ringwall were placed on file for traffic duty. Building permits were granted to Lawrence Stultz for a five room dwelling and to R E Blackburn for an addition and stone wall.
Curtis Armstrong filed in Lawrence circuit court for 100 damages after alleging the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway failed to maintain a proper fence along its right of way, causing a sow to be struck by a locomotive. Mr and Mrs Henry Kindred visited Zelma for the weekend.
Jury convicts Roy Norgan after ten minutes deliberation on a case involving operating a blind tiger. He receives a $100 fine and 90 days in jail plus costs. An appeal to circuit court was filed with $500 bond.
Frank Coulter, a farmer northwest of the city, markets home grown straw berries and short cake from berries. He recently sold 100 pounds of yellow root at 4 dollars per pound and has ginseng ready for the market. The Linton Citizen notes he is a hustler whose few acres pay dividends.
A Monon northbound freight struck by a steam shovel damaged a trailer boiler at Monon’s coal chutes. Steam and water escaped forcefully, causing alarm among engine crew and attendants. The mishap delayed the train about two hours.
Victoria S Keefer seeks court action in circuit court against William T Keefer. The filing requests legal remedies and outlines the dispute between the two parties with potential implications for property or financial claims.
Victoria S. Keefer sues in Lawrence circuit court seeking custody of their fifteen year old child. The petition alleges separation since September 1915 and accuses William T. Keefer of failing to provide for her and the child, plus threats and violence with a hatchet and poker.
Friday night at Qolitic the Squire Robbins reports three sets of harness and a guest’s harness damaged by unknown offenders. Robbins remains on duty as justice of the peace despite annoyance and vows to continue serving this term.
An autumn wedding united Miss Helen Gray and George Lanz at the First Presbyterian Church with a ceremony conducted by Rev. Scott. The bride wore white charmeuse with crystal trim and a tulle veil. attendants included Miss Dickson in yellow crepe de chine and bridesmaid Miss Disor. A reception followed at the Gray home with a luncheon and songs by Mrs. Norman. Guests included Mrs. Charles Metz of Boonville and Miss Eva Gray of Charleston. The couple planned to reside in a North L street bungalow and will be at home after October 20.
Justice Malott ruled in the peace and assault case against Tony Rock, finding no just cause to fear Rock after hearing evidence. An interpreter assisted as many Italians from Oolitic attended. the case stemmed from a recent incident in which Battelleo allegedly fired three shots at Rock. The charges were filed in Mayor Fields' court and will be dismissed.
Joseph Siviliant sues Andrew Rava and Lovia Raya in Lawrence circuit court for 500 damages claiming a United States Postal Saving Bond No 722 deposited for safekeeping at Stone City Hotel on February 15 1915 was lost or stolen due to hotel duty violation. The report also mentions a hospital incident and local travel notes.
Edmond F died recently aged six months. The Evans family residence was the place of rites. A funeral was conducted Monday with burial at Springville cemetery after services at the residence and a Wednesday burial time noted.
In Oolitic a marshal capped a Saturday night gathering after a game described as poker. About $12.50 was taken from the jack pot as evidence in a case. Several prominent citizens attended and may be asked to testify that the event was only rook.
Miss Oral Nadine Sears married Raymond Deckard in a ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Sears on Saturday evening. The couple then went to their new home on West Busth street. Alta Greenway filed for divorce from John T Greenway in Lawrence Circuit Court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion from the Army, seeking to restore her maiden name.
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